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Narrated Abu Huraira, When Khaibar was conquered, Allah’s Messenger (pbuh) was presented with a poisoned (roasted) sheep. Allah’s Apostle said, “Collect for me all the Jews present in this area.” (When they were gathered) Allah’s Apostle said to them, “I am going to ask you about something; will you tell me the truth?” They replied, “Yes, O Abal-Qasim!” Allah’s Messenger (pbuh) said to them, “Who is your father?” They said, “Our father is so-and-so.” Allah’s Messenger (pbuh) said, “You have told a lie. for your father is so-and-so,” They said, “No doubt, you have said the truth and done the correct thing.” He again said to them, “If I ask you about something; will you tell me the truth?” They replied, “Yes, O Abal-Qasim! And if we should tell a lie you will know it as you have known it regarding our father,” Allah’s Messenger (pbuh) then asked, “Who are the people of the (Hell) Fire?” They replied, “We will remain in the (Hell) Fire for a while and then you (Muslims) will replace us in it” Allah’s Messenger (pbuh) said to them. ”You will abide in it with ignominy. By Allah, we shall never replace you in it at all.” Then he asked them again, “If I ask you something, will you tell me the truth?” They replied, “Yes.” He asked. “Have you put the poison in this roasted sheep?” They replied, “Yes,” He asked, “What made you do that?” They replied, “We intended to learn if you were a liar in which case we would be relieved from you, and if you were a prophet then it would not harm you.”

Ivermectin is a medication that is effective against many types of parasites. It is used to treat headlice, scabies, riverblindness, strongyloidiasis, and lymphaticfilariasis, among others. It can be either applied to the skin or taken by mouth. The eyes should be avoided.
Common side effects include redeyes, dry skin, and burning skin. It is unclear if it is safe for use during pregnancy, but is likely acceptable for use during breastfeeding. It is in the avermectin family of medications and works by causing an increase in permeability of cell membrane resulting in paralysis and death of the parasite.
Ivermectin was discovered in 1975 and came into medical use in 1981. It is on the WorldHealthOrganization‘s List of EssentialMedicines, the most effective and safe medicines needed in a health system. The wholesale cost in the developing world is about US$0.12 for a course of treatment. In the United States it costs $25–50. In other animals it is used to prevent and treat heartworm among other diseases.

Hippocrates was born around 460 BC on the usland of Kos, Greece. He was regarded as the greatest physician of his time. He was the first physician to accurately describe the symptoms of pneumonia as well as epilepsy in children.
He developed an Oath of Medical Ethics for physicians to follow. This Oath is taken today by physicians as they begin their medical practice. He died 377 BC.Continue reading “Hippocrates – Father of Medicine”→